Functional medicine is a personalized, patient-centered approach to healthcare that focuses on identifying and addressing the root causes of illness or imbalance in the body. It considers the complex interactions between genetics, environment, and lifestyle factors to optimize health and prevent disease.

Unlike conventional medicine, which often treats symptoms with medications or surgeries, functional medicine seeks to understand and address the underlying factors contributing to health issues. It emphasizes a holistic approach, aiming to promote optimal wellness rather than just managing disease.

Functional medicine can address a wide range of acute and chronic health conditions, including digestive disorders, hormonal imbalances, autoimmune diseases, metabolic diseases, chronic fatigue, chronic pain and more. It's particularly effective for conditions with complex underlying causes.

During a functional medicine consultation, you can expect a comprehensive assessment of your health history, symptoms, lifestyle factors, and environmental influences. Your practitioner will work with you to develop a personalized treatment plan focused on addressing the root causes of your health concerns.

Functional medicine incorporates a variety of treatment modalities, including nutritional therapy, lifestyle modifications, stress management techniques, targeted supplementation, detoxification protocols, and mind-body therapies. The approach is highly individualized based on each patient's unique needs.

During the consult call, a licensed Win from Within practitioner will ask you some questions, do a quick health history, and determine if you’re a case they can accept. If they think they can help, they'll provide more information on next steps and go over package/treatment options available and work together to find an individualized care plan tailored uniquely to you because no 2 bodies are the same.

We are 100% virtual. The beautiful thing about Functional Medicine and our functional approach is that it can be done from ANYWHERE in Illinois! After our initial consultation, we'll schedule your initial visit so TOGETHER we can customize a protocol that is highly effective based on YOUR individual needs to help you evolve and take control of your life and your health.

No, but we can work closely with your PCP with our root cause resolution approach to healthcare while providing support to your long term health and well being. Our Focus on the underlying factors contributing to your health concerns allows for improvement of existing conditions as well as offering preventative care by identifying and preventing risk factors that may affect your health in the future.

Functional medicine can benefit anyone, especially those with chronic conditions, complex health issues, or those looking to prevent illness and improve overall health.

No, we do not accept insurance. We will provide a super bill for the visit, if requested, that the patient could submit to their insurance company for approval and possible reimbursement. Nevertheless, many patients use their FSA/HSA to pay for clinical fees, specialty tests, and supplements. Check with your FSA/HSA company for details.